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Franklin County Visitors Bureau Hosts Learn & Explore Weekend: Road to Freedom; Launches Statue Campaign to Honor John Brown & Frederick Douglass History
Chambersburg, PA — The American Semi-quincentennial has been the centerpiece of 2026 as Franklin County Visitors Bureau highlighted the county's deep contributions to American history. Throughout the year, initiatives have explored the Road to Freedom—from frontier and colonial America, through raids and invasions of the Civil War, and into World War II with Letterkenny Depot. One essential story remains-- Franklin County’s role in the Underground Railroad, the relationship of John Brown and Frederick
Gallery 50 hosts opening reception for “Between Worlds” art show on Aug. 7
WAYNESBORO—Gallery 50 hosts an opening reception for a new art exhibition, “Between Worlds: Art from the Seen to the Imagined” on Friday, Aug. 7 from 5:30–8 p.m. at 50 West Main Street in downtown Waynesboro, PA. The evening will showcase the new artwork and includefree refreshments in addition to live music from BBD Trio in the adjacent Music Makers space. The 10 featured artists are Cindy Baker, Melissa Hook, Eric Hyne, Paul Ingraham, Brian Laurich, Amélie Lavenant-Wink, Toni McGraw, Mariam
